Love this read of these voices in their astro-social context, and your own memories of the zeitgeist. And appreciate all these musical notes- I know what I’m listening to today!
this is one of your best yet. As we share the same age, place and culture, this brings back not only the songs but the scents and cadence of the time. thank you for this gorgeous piece. xo
Carole and Joni and Laura. The goddess trinity of female songwriters and singers of my youth. Songs still remembered, somehow still relevant and stood the tear of time. The songs that helped craft us and were the backdrop of everything from slumber parties to make out sessions to quiet nights if teen age angst. Wouldn’t change a thing nor have chosen to grow up in a different time. So grateful Frederick for you to have led me down this lovely lane of thoughts and memories.
I think you should be writing for The New Yorker; Alex Ross and Hilton Als have nothing on you. The interface of your personal history, astrology, contemporary culture, and your euphonious passions bring it all home in the best way. Keep it up!
So true... these women were composer’s! We were so lucky to live as young with the greatest music of all time..no comparison. Laura and Joni were my high school..The genius of these two is timeless...you know what I mean. Thank you for articulating your feelings then, as it relates to so many in our group. Years ago my friend and concert promoter invited Laura to Boulder twice. The first at the outdoor Mary Rippon theater on the CU campus.
After the concert Nona said that I could go into the dressing room and say a few words to Laura. I turned down the opportunity because of nerves, anxiety, stupidity. or maybe because I have Saturn conjunct my ascendant in Libra.
This was such a poignant, brilliant piece, Frederick -- I am with you on all counts, and being of that very same space/time generation, I experienced so much that you have delineated here it's quite remarkable. But then those years were remarkable, and in multiple ways. And the response to the era likewise was personal, in ways we also cannot ever hope to capture. But if I may say, you have surely *nearly* got the genie back into the bottle with this one - I have not heard the zeitgeist expressed so luminously & lovingly in some time. So hats off, and hearts full-- many thanks for all the beauty & the truth.
Fredrick❣️ You've managed to capture the zeitgeist of those precious times. Laura, Joni n Carol r on my morning playlist today n I’m trippin back!! So many images, threads n memories you’ve managed to conjure. Pure Magic. 🙏🏽❣️🌔☘️💯🌟.
Intriguing take on Tapestry. I will have to relisten to it. I must admit I have never listened to Nyro's recordings. It is time too do that. You suggest no astrologers have fully gotten the importance of the Pluto-Uranus conjun ction. Check out Phillip Lindsay at esotericastrologer.org. indeed check out the field of Esoteric Astrology somtimes called Soul Centered Astrology. Alan Oken is another person to look into. Both he and Phillip put out monthly newsletters.
Love this read of these voices in their astro-social context, and your own memories of the zeitgeist. And appreciate all these musical notes- I know what I’m listening to today!
Incredible insight and writing!!!
I was lucky to see Laura Nyro 13 times when in high school at the Troubadour
I love your writing! This was a rich journey I shall revisit. Thank you!
this is one of your best yet. As we share the same age, place and culture, this brings back not only the songs but the scents and cadence of the time. thank you for this gorgeous piece. xo
Carole and Joni and Laura. The goddess trinity of female songwriters and singers of my youth. Songs still remembered, somehow still relevant and stood the tear of time. The songs that helped craft us and were the backdrop of everything from slumber parties to make out sessions to quiet nights if teen age angst. Wouldn’t change a thing nor have chosen to grow up in a different time. So grateful Frederick for you to have led me down this lovely lane of thoughts and memories.
I think you should be writing for The New Yorker; Alex Ross and Hilton Als have nothing on you. The interface of your personal history, astrology, contemporary culture, and your euphonious passions bring it all home in the best way. Keep it up!
So true... these women were composer’s! We were so lucky to live as young with the greatest music of all time..no comparison. Laura and Joni were my high school..The genius of these two is timeless...you know what I mean. Thank you for articulating your feelings then, as it relates to so many in our group. Years ago my friend and concert promoter invited Laura to Boulder twice. The first at the outdoor Mary Rippon theater on the CU campus.
After the concert Nona said that I could go into the dressing room and say a few words to Laura. I turned down the opportunity because of nerves, anxiety, stupidity. or maybe because I have Saturn conjunct my ascendant in Libra.
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This was such a poignant, brilliant piece, Frederick -- I am with you on all counts, and being of that very same space/time generation, I experienced so much that you have delineated here it's quite remarkable. But then those years were remarkable, and in multiple ways. And the response to the era likewise was personal, in ways we also cannot ever hope to capture. But if I may say, you have surely *nearly* got the genie back into the bottle with this one - I have not heard the zeitgeist expressed so luminously & lovingly in some time. So hats off, and hearts full-- many thanks for all the beauty & the truth.
Very well written & thank you
Fredrick❣️ You've managed to capture the zeitgeist of those precious times. Laura, Joni n Carol r on my morning playlist today n I’m trippin back!! So many images, threads n memories you’ve managed to conjure. Pure Magic. 🙏🏽❣️🌔☘️💯🌟.
Intriguing take on Tapestry. I will have to relisten to it. I must admit I have never listened to Nyro's recordings. It is time too do that. You suggest no astrologers have fully gotten the importance of the Pluto-Uranus conjun ction. Check out Phillip Lindsay at esotericastrologer.org. indeed check out the field of Esoteric Astrology somtimes called Soul Centered Astrology. Alan Oken is another person to look into. Both he and Phillip put out monthly newsletters.
Great! Thanks for being the right age. I had a long distance from Joni too, until Court and Spark, and then it all worked for me.
I sooo enjoyed this...awww the memories...you are definitely doin what was meant for you to do...you're awesome...keep doin it!!!